Bioguard Plain is a smooth-surface mineral fibre ceiling tile with anti-microbial and anti-mold performance to assist with infection control (protection from specific strains of bacteria). It has a water-repellent washable surface that can be cleaned directly with a wet cloth, and a special wax back coating that prevents condensate penetrating the board. It is offered in Board, Tegular and Bevelled Tegular edge details in 600x600 and 600x1200 mm sizes, 16 mm thick.

Key features

• Humidity resistance up to 99% RH
• Cleanability: washable
• Light reflectance 90%
• Anti-microbial Bioguard paint finish
• Combines high particle cleanliness and anti-microbial performance
• Can be cleaned with disinfectants used in healthcare premises
• Anti-microbial & anti-mold performance to assist with infection control
• High light reflective finish
• Appealing smooth surface
• Special wax back coating prevents condensate water penetrating into board, preventing sag & stains
• Water repellency & washable surface, ceiling tiles can be directly cleaned with wet cloth

Applications

• Healthcare premises / hospitals
• Applications where bacteria are a major concern
• Healthcare (Severe Risk Zones): ICU, Small surgery areas, Radiology, Delivery Rooms, Laboratories, Nursery
• Kitchens, food service & processing areas

Specifications

Reaction to Fire (as printed): Cls0/Cls1 | Sound Attenuation (CAC): 35 | Light Reflectance: 90% | Recycled Content: up to 34% | Humidity Resistance (max RH): 99% RH | Cleanability: washable | Relative Price Index (brand symbol scale, Min/Mid/Max): Mid | Sound Attenuation Dncw by One-Third Octave Band (dB): 125 Hz: 21, 160 Hz: 24, 200 Hz: 26, 250 Hz: 27, 315 Hz: 28, 400 Hz: 28, 500 Hz: 30, 630 Hz: 33, 800 Hz: 34, 1000 Hz: 37, 1250 Hz: 39, 1600 Hz: 41, 2000 Hz: 42, 2500 Hz: 43, 3150 Hz: 44, 4000 Hz: 44 | Acoustic Test Basis: Tested in independent third-party quality-assured laboratory per EN ISO 354, EN 20140-9 and ISO 140-9 with ceiling installed over 200 mm and 300 mm cavity; NRC per ASTM C423; Dncw per EN ISO 717-1 (p28) | Anti-microbial Performance: Special Bioguard paint finish actively combats strains landing on the tile and rapidly reduces their number; can be cleaned and disinfected; tiles also treated with BioBlock+ | Anti-microbial Test Organisms: Escherichia coli; Salmonella typhimurium; Staphylococcus aureus; Listeria monocytogenes; Bacillus subtilis; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; Candida albicans; Aspergillus niger; Trichoderma harzianum | Thickness: 16 mm | Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC): 35 dB | Fire Reaction: Class 0/Class 1 as per BS 476 Pt 6&7; Class A as per ASTM E84 | Thermal Conductivity (lambda): 0.052 - 0.057 W/mK | Humidity Resistance: RH 99% | Weight: 4.5 kg/m2 | Washability: 500 wash cycles according to ASTM D-4828 | Back Coating: Special wax back coating prevents condensate water penetrating into the board, preventing sag & stains | Note: Performance of the tile depends on indoor conditions based on specific humidity & temperature; NRC not printed on page | Edge Details and Compatible Suspension: Board: Prelude 24 mm; Tegular: Prelude 24 mm; Bevelled Tegular: Suprafine 15 mm / Silhouette | Available Sizes: 600 x 600 x 16 mm; 600 x 1200 x 16 mm

Standards: BS 476 Part 6 & 7 - Class 0 / Class 1 | EN ISO 717-1 (Dncw) | EN 20140-9 / ISO 140-9 (sound attenuation) | GreenPro (brand states Armstrong mineral fibre ceilings are GreenPro classified - brochure-level statement, p16) | NF S 90-351 (French hospital norm) | UK HTM recommendations met | ISO 14644-1 (particle cleanliness test) | BS 476 Pt 6&7 (Class 0/Class 1) | ASTM E84 (Class A) | ASTM D-4828 (500 wash cycles)

Warranty: Conditional: warranty offered only when ceiling tiles are installed with Armstrong steel angles and installation is carried out as per Armstrong Ceilings' recommendations (warranty period not legible in extracted text)